National Moth Week
A global citizen science week in late July when people record moths and learn about their role in nature.
World Sparrow Day
Held on 20 March to raise awareness of the house sparrow and other common birds and the threats they face in towns and cities.
International Vulture Awareness Day
Held on the first Saturday of September to raise awareness of vultures, their role in nature and the threats they face.
International Red Panda Day
Held on the third Saturday of September to celebrate red pandas and raise support for protecting them in the wild.
World Giraffe Day
Held on 21 June, the longest day in the northern hemisphere, to raise awareness of giraffes and the threats they face.
Pollinator Week
An international week in June that celebrates pollinators such as bees, butterflies and birds and promotes action to protect them.
National Nest Box Week
A week starting on 14 February that encourages people to put up nest boxes for garden birds before the breeding season.
World Vegan Day
World Vegan Day on 1 November celebrates veganism and the founding of The Vegan Society, and opens World Vegan Month.
World Zoonoses Day
Held on 6 July, World Zoonoses Day raises awareness of diseases that pass between animals and people, marking Pasteur’s first rabies vaccination in 1885.
World Pangolin Day
Held on the third Saturday in February, World Pangolin Day raises awareness of pangolins, which are threatened by trafficking for their scales and meat.